Cooking Instructions

For a coarser texture, process all the ingredients except the lemon in a food processor until the desired consistency. For a finer texture, pulse in a blender (pulsing keeps the mixture from foaming). Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Cook's Tip

Be creative and try other seasonings for the soup. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started: Replace the basil with other fresh herbs, such as a combination of oregano and parsley (about 2 tablespoons chopped oregano and 2 tablespoons snipped parsley), or try kalamata olives (about 8) or Louisiana hot sauce (about 1 tablespoon) instead of the capers.

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